In this episode, Andi Wilson, SVP of Sales at ShareThis, discusses her experience about how she successfully navigated through a major company pivot that involved changing their business model and go-to-market strategy. She highlights the significance of embracing change as an opportunity rather than a setback while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a curious mindset and actively seeking solutions to overcome challenges.
Episode Time Stamp
Short Podcasts and Attention Span [00:00:00] Discussion on the idea of short podcasts and the influence of platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels on content consumption.
Benefits of Short Podcasts [00:00:53] Exploring the advantages of keeping podcasts short, including increased guest participation and audience engagement.
Navigating a Career Pivot [00:07:57] Andy Wilson shares her experience transitioning from media to data in 2016 and discusses the challenges and opportunities that came with it.
The shift in the business [00:10:23] Discusses the challenges faced by the company in maintaining stability while creating growth opportunities.
Staying calm during change [00:11:39] Explores how Andy Wilson was able to stay calm during the storm of change and navigate through challenges.
Investing in education [00:14:53] Highlights the importance of investing in education and continuous learning for personal and professional growth.